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2,428 Grants for Community and Economic Development

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2,428 grants found

Grants to Virginia Local Small Businesses for New Tourism Marketing Programs

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Virginia tourism-related businesses for marketing programs that attract visitors to the state. Funding is intended to support new marketing initiatives, such as creating and marketing new ads, targeting new markets, running new social med...

GrantWatch ID#: 163540

Grants to Washington Nonprofits to Benefit Underserved Communities

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Washington nonprofit organizations for grassroots efforts that support community engagement for individuals affected by racial inequity and poverty in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 179365

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Address Community Needs and Build Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to build organizational capacity and improve the local quality of life in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for facilities improvements...

GrantWatch ID#: 180633

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Projects to Expand the Recreational Trail Network in Eli...

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects to expand the recreational trail network in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to improve the local quality of life. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that add additional m...

GrantWatch ID#: 217656

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Maintain and Operate Park and Recreation Facilities in El...

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for the maintenance and operation of park and recreation facilities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for local residents by improving the park system. Eligible activities must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 217657

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Expand Green Stormwater Infrastructure in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to expand green stormwater infrastructure in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that contribute to community cooling and greening, including green roofs, rain gardens, tree installation, and terrain fe...

GrantWatch ID#: 217658

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Projects and Beautification Activi...

Deadline: 09/04/26 Conference Date: 07/30/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and government agencies for capital improvements and beautification projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for outdoor enhancement projects such as sculptural and architectural works, monuments, parks, b...

GrantWatch ID#: 175432

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses to Enhance Public Transportation

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government entities, businesses, public transit agencies, and railroad owners and operators to enhance public transportation. Funding is intended to develop, upgrade, and improve transportation assets, streetscape, l...

GrantWatch ID#: 142698

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Historic Downtown Areas

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and municipalities for the revitalization of historic downtown commercial corridors in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects related to facade restoration, streetscape improvements, and revamped landsca...

GrantWatch ID#: 144312

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Res...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, including government agencies, K-12 public schools, IHEs, and faith-based organizations, to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for initiatives in the areas of focus of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 153531

Grants to Ohio Nonprofit Organizations to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit communities in eligible areas. First-time applicants must contact program staff and submit a Letter of Interest before applying. Types of support considered include general operating support, annu...

GrantWatch ID#: 159468

Grants to Wisconsin and Michigan Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Wisconsin and Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for activities that promote education, arts and culture, the environment, community and neighborhood development, and health and human services. Eligible organizations must benefit co...

GrantWatch ID#: 164400

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities for Capital Projects and Initiatives in Eligible Commun...

Deadline: 08/28/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Grants to Alberta registered charities for capital projects, programs, projects, and initiatives to benefit communities in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the Foundation and submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 165737

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Groups to Hold Events to Build Community Connections

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and community groups to stage local festivals and events that promote community engagement in eligible locations. Funding is intended to host events that help people meet each other while educating partici...

GrantWatch ID#: 166918

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government entities, and political subdivisions including public schools to enhance the lives of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of community benefit activities. Eligible applicants sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 167022

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Faith-Based Organizations for Programs that Benefit Re...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations for programs that address community needs and enrich the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, health, the environm...

GrantWatch ID#: 167423

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits to Promote the Local Tourism Industry

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations to promote tourism and improve the quality of life in eligible areas. Funding is intended for activities that increase the number of out-of-area visitors and the use of local lodging facilities. The program aims to suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 171191

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of public safety, health and human services...

GrantWatch ID#: 171509

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations Bands for Marketing Initiat...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and First Nations bands in eligible locations for marketing projects and campaigns that promote the region. Funding is intended to support initiatives that attract new ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173047

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit the Community in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/16/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to benefit the community in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of historic preservation, education, arts and culture, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173509

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs, activities, and events that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and services within a wide range of focus areas including but not limited to the arts...

GrantWatch ID#: 173596

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Schools for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools in eligible locations for community projects. Focus areas include community education, community development, and community promotions. Applicants should contact staff prior to sub...

GrantWatch ID#: 175315

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Projects Related to Education, Health, and Poverty Relief

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for activities that help to relieve poverty, advance education, and promote health. Funding is intended for capital projects and program support. The Trustees consider only the following types of capital projects: constructi...

GrantWatch ID#: 176314

Grants to Kentucky Restaurants, Food Distributors, and Other Food Services to Reimburse Food P...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Kentucky restaurants, food distributors, and other food service businesses to reimburse the purchase or sale of state-grown agricultural products. Funding is intended to help qualifying participants enhance their products and menus with locally sourced i...

GrantWatch ID#: 176326

Grants to Minnesota Community Groups and Agencies for Projects to Improve Outdoor Facilities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Minnesota community clubs and groups and government entities for projects to improve outdoor facilities. Funding is intended for the development, maintenance, restoration, and rerouting of recreation facilities. Eligible projects include site planning, l...

GrantWatch ID#: 176560

Grants to Arkansas Local Governments for Tourism Project Research

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Arkansas counties and cities to support research projects related to local tourist attractions. Funding is intended to support studies that will examine the potential of local sites and events to attract visitors. Eligible attractions in...

GrantWatch ID#: 176585

Grants to Texas Agencies, Schools, Emergency Responders, and Civic Groups for Capital Improvem...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, libraries, museums, fire departments, emergency responders, and civic groups for capital projects that benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 177164

Grants to Kansas and Missouri Nonprofits to Strengthen and Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programming that strengthens the community. Areas of focus include culture, education, healthcare, and human services. Funding is intended to support programming and general operations...

GrantWatch ID#: 179445

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support projects within the focus areas of economic development, disaster relief, education and leadership,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179605

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Agencies to Enhance Buildings in Eligib...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and local government agencies to enhance neighborhoods through the preservation or redevelopment of unused, underused, or historic buildings in eligible regions. Interested applicants must arrange a b...

GrantWatch ID#: 183434

Grants to Ontario Production Companies for Television and Film Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Ontario production companies to produce local movies and television shows in eligible locations. Eligible projects include made-for-television movies and television series, documentaries, and theatrical feature films. The purpose of this program is to in...

GrantWatch ID#: 183504

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, schools, tribal entities, and political subdivisions for programs to benefit communities. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote economic and community development opportunities. Applicants may reques...

GrantWatch ID#: 183757

Grants to South Dakota Agencies, Tribal Governments, and Local Development Businesses to Impro...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to South Dakota agencies, tribal agencies, and development corporations for improvements to local infrastructure. Before submitting an application, applicants must identify an economic development project and then work with their area planning district to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 184058

Grants to Texas For-Profits in Eligible Areas to Improve Exterior Infrastructure of Landmark R...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Texas businesses for exterior infrastructure improvements of retail stores in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for renovations of older properties in order to assist wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 184794

Grants and In-Kind Services to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Local Events and ...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants and in-kind services to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for special events, festivals, and community initiatives. Funding is intended to support the community, promote tourism, and increase economic development. Proposed initiatives...

GrantWatch ID#: 187562

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations Bands to Improve Public Spa...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and registered First Nations bands for projects that improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended to develop, create, restore, or upgrade co...

GrantWatch ID#: 192784

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Local Governments, and First Nations to Develop Public ...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and First Nations bands and development corporations to develop recreational facilities in communities located within the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for new cons...

GrantWatch ID#: 192785

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations to Develop Community Arts a...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, First Nation bands, and tribal development corporations to create and enhance arts and cultural facilities for communities located within the funding source's service area. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 192786

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community Development Programs

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and initiatives to develop local communities. Areas of focus include strengthening small businesses, building career pathways, economic mobility, education, and disaster relief. Eligible applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 193389

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribal Entities for Capital Projects that...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and First Nations for capital projects that strengthen the economy in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the construction and renovation of public facilities such as airpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 193805

Grants to South Carolina Agencies and Nonprofits for Conservation Projects in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to South Carolina municipalities, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations for environmental projects in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an intent to apply form prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support and pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 197542

Grants to British Columbia Municipalities and Regional Districts for Housing Projects in Eligi...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to British Columbia municipalities and regional districts for housing development programs that benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support the construction of new housing units or the conversion of non-residenti...

GrantWatch ID#: 198423

Grants to British Columbia Agencies for Planning Projects to Enhance Downtown Areas

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to British Columbia government agencies for planning projects related to enhancements of the downtown area in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support long-term planning and visioning of projects that will attract residents, busines...

GrantWatch ID#: 198428

Grants to British Columbia Agencies and First Nations to Support Infrastructure Projects in El...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to British Columbia local government agencies and First Nation bands for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote public infrastructure activities that encourage investments and create a financially robust downtown ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 198430

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations for Economic Development Pr...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and First Nations to promote economic development in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an initial project concept form prior to applying. Funding is intended to further the hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 199556

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Advance Diversity in the Fields of Entrepreneurship and Investments

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to advance diversity in entrepreneurship and investments. Applicants must submit an expression of interest before applying. Funding is intended to empower a more diverse group of investors through five key areas: regional revi...

GrantWatch ID#: 201347

Grants to Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligi...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, education, env...

GrantWatch ID#: 209701

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for activities and programs that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Focus areas include capacity building, capital projects, endowment building, community leadership, community betterment, and start-ups and ent...

GrantWatch ID#: 209822

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects in a range of focus areas including but not limited to social services, culture, community development, education, heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 209861

Grants to Virginia Neighborhood Associations and Civic Leagues for Community Improvement Proje...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit civic leagues and neighborhood associations for community improvement activities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist neighborhoods in creating and implementing com...

GrantWatch ID#: 210048